Our first interest in plant hormones (sometimes referred to as
phyto-hormones) began when we received a neglected and dehydrated plant of
Phalaenopsis intermedia var. Diezii, a natural hybrid of P.
aphrodite and P. equestris. The plant was sterile (no pollen) and research
revealed that it was extinct in its native habitat, the island of Leyte
about 200 miles south east of Manilla in the Philippines. With high
humidity the plant was kept alive until several experiments revealed that
the basal buds could be coaxed into growth by the application of the
cytokinin, benzyladenine. After the plant was saved experiments continued
and, after a rigorous statistical analysis of many applications, Keikigrow,
was introduced to the orchid world. Several years later, with the addition
of vitamins B-1 and B-2 to the lanolin-based mixture, Keikigrow Plus was
born.
Keikigrow and our other related products are sold around the world. In
addition to directly purchasing from Plant Hormones Canada, quality suppliers of orchids and orchid supplies
also carry our products as they realize that Keikigrow Plus can increase
the value of original purchases and provide a measure of comfort to the
owners of expensive plants.
Please Help Us
Since there are many applications for the use of these hormone and vitamin
products which we are unable to research because of time and space, we
would appreciate any news on imaginative uses for our products. We will
post useful suggestions from our customers from time to time so that
information on the application of growth stimulators may be made available
to all in as short a time as possible.
The History of
Keikigrow